Brenbeal’s approach to Early Childhood education is underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, the National Quality Standards, Code of Ethics and contemporary early childhood theorists. Our vision is to provide children with the opportunities for learning in all areas of development, to foster a love of learning and to achieve their full potential. Brenbeal strives to support children in the ways they connect with the natural environment to promote sustainable practices and broaden their understanding of the world and their place in it.
We understand that nurturing, trusting relationships are crucial to children’s development and we actively support children’s emerging and ongoing friendships both with educators and other children alike.
High quality learning is crafted with care by our educators to teach problem solving, reflective thinking and to explore diverse ways of becoming, being and belonging. We recognise the importance of the outdoor teacher and children’s own learning styles and stages of development, as we view children as active participants in their own education. Children’s learning is made visible through reflective journals, individual and group observations and twice yearly assessments.
Rich learning experiences are provided in areas of language and literature, visual arts, music and movement, dramatic and imaginative play, positive mental health, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. This is balanced with the children’s right to childhood and having the time to just ‘be’.
At Brenbeal the children, families and educators work in partnerships as a learning community. Unique family values and culture are respected to provide everyone with a sense of belonging. We support families in their parenting and thread the wider community together through connections with other local families, specialist services and transitioning to other schools.